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You MUST submit a complete resume in order to be considered for this position. Please review the required documents section of the vacancy announcement for further information.

I certify that I have read the "Who May Be Considered" AND the "Job Summary" sections of this vacancy announcement and I understand that if I am a previous or current Federal competitive employee (includes most Census employees) looking for a transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement, this vacancy may not afford me the best advantage. I understand my option to consult with the HR office listed on the vacancy if I have any questions.

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How did you learn about this position? Answer to this question is required

Career Fair

Census Bureau Employee

College Information Session/Classroom Presentation

Friend/Colleague

Individuals with Disabilities Recruitment Event

Internship

Job Search Website

1.1
From which kind of print advertisement did you learn about this position?

Brochure

Magazine

Newspaper

Other

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From which social network did you learn about this position?

Black Planet

Facebook

Hootsuite

LinkedIn

Pinterest

Twitter

YouTube

Other

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From which job search website did you learn about this position?

CareerBuilder.com

Glassdoor.com

Monster.com

TweetMyJobs.com

USAJOBS.gov

US.jobs

Other

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Professional Conference/Organization

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From which professional conference/organization did you learn about this position?

American Economic Association

American Statistical Association

League of United Latin American Citizens

National Association for Business Economics

National Society of Black Engineers

Other

Professional Magazine/Trade Journal

Radio/TV Announcement

Recruiter/Headhunter/Search Firm

Social Network

Special Emphasis/Affinity Group

Veterans Recruitment Event

Other

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree? Studies must have included at least 15 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, 6 of which must be in statistics, plus 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: the Social Sciences, Physical Sciences or Biological Sciences. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

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Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level ? (See the 'Qualifications' section for a definition of specialized experience) Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

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Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period? Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

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I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within United States Census Bureau. Answer to this question is required

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Which one of the following best describes your Project Management education? Answer to this question is required

I maintain a professional certification in Project Management (i.e., PMP)

I have earned a Master's Certificate in Project Management.

I have earned an Associate Citation in Project Management.

I have taken a formal course(s) in Project Management.

I have no formal education in Project Management.

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Do you have experience implementing project management best practices related to the following: Answer to this question is required

Requirements management

Integrated scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Earned value management

None of the above

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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My experience would show I have the ability to: Answer to this question is required

Inspire, motivate, and guide others to achieving goals

Develop and sustain working relationships

Foster commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust

Develop leadership in others by coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding them

None of the above

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Indicate your experience leading and managing a diverse set of projects. Answer to this question is required

Leading and managing projects involving multiple divisions

Leading and managing projects with outside agencies

Leading and managing projects with external stakeholders

Leading and managing projects with other interested parties

None of the above

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Do you have experience leading a team? Answer to this question is required

I have planned and distributed work to team members.

I have set priorities for team members.

I have reviewed team members' work.

I have provided feedback to team members about their work.

I have led a team of diverse members.

None of the above.

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Select the survey processing activities for which you have a working knowledge. Answer to this question is required

Questionnaire design

Data collection

Editing

Imputation and Estimation

Data analysis and review

Data dissemination

None of the above

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Indicate your experience communicating complex and technical program information in person and in writing to a variety of audiences. Answer to this question is required

I have communicated program information in informal groups or in meetings.

I have developed written material that communicated complex and technical program information with the guidance of a supervisor and presented the information to higher level officials within the organization.

I have independently developed written material that communicated complex and technical program information and presented the information to higher level officials within the organization and/or external stakeholders.

None of the above.

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Please indicate your experience working on projects which require strong interpersonal, group and customer-service related skills. Answer to this question is required

Planning

Gaining cooperation

Making decisions

Consensus building

Meeting deadlines

None of the above

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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Select the statement that best describes your experience working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems and satisfy expectations and committed to providing quality products and services. Answer to this question is required

I develop and maintain relationships with customers with diverse needs, providing technical and/or complex information about products and services.

I maintain relationships with customers with diverse needs while providing moderately technical and/or complex information about products and services.

I have had brief contact with customers with limited needs providing routine information about products and services.

None of the above.

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Identify the specific employment/volunteer work in your resume in which you describe your experience to support your answer to the previous question; i.e. company name, position title, and dates. "Refer to Resume" will not be acceptable. Maximum length of 250 characters.Answer to this question is required

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